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I am honored to Feature this amazing spoken-word poet, not only does he inspire me with his incredible messages but also with his drive and strong work ethic. I guarantee that you will be inspired, you will be utterly impressed, and you will fall in love with Poet Moody Black!

Moody Black is a Spoken-Word, Hip-Hop, and visual artist, actor, story teller, and photographer from Spartanburg, S.C. Moody Black is electrifying audiences across the country with his original poems and energetic performances. Fusing a blend of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Poetry, this talented artist delivers a unique rhythmic message in which each new listener finds common ground. Moody Black has been a performing artist since the age of twelve, and has become a prominent force on a multi-regional poetry scene through his enthusiastic live shows and strong work ethic. Moody Black has a created a buzz in the following achievements:

Second place winner in the University of South Carolina-Upstate Talent Show-February 1998 and 1999;Winner of the Coffee Beanery Freestyle Contest in Greenville, S.C- June 15, 2001;Spartanburg Poetry Slam Winner- January 10, 2004;Member of the Upstate Poetry Slam Team 2004-present and Slam Coach from 2006-present;Featured poet for Band-Aids (AIDS Awareness Program) in Spartanburg, S.C.,Featured several times in Spartanburg Herald Journal and The Link;Performed at several elementary, junior and senior high schools, universities, and colleges.Regular host along with Kimbi the Goddess at several poetry venues;Poem published in Still Home(Book of Spartanburg Poets); 2009Poetry Slam Instructor for USC-Upstate's Upward Bound Program;Competed in The Southern Fried Poetry Slam Competitions 2004-2011;Competed in PSI's National Poetry Slam 2004-2008;

Special Guest performer at the 27th Annual Evening of Talent Expressions at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium;Featured artist at the Travelers Rest Arts Commission annual Arts Festival October 6, 2007 in Traveler Rest, S.C./ featured poet for the North Charleston Arts Festival May 2008,Stone Soup Story Telling Festival in Woodruff, S.C. in 2009 and 2010/Featured poet for the Annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C.,The Peace Day Festival in Charleston, S.C. 2008 and 2009/ 2010 and 2011 featured poet for the annual Chautaugua Festival, and along with Kimbi the Goddess opened up for Trey Songz at The Carolina First Center in Greenville, S.C. and at The 3rd Annual Millican Festival in Sumter, S.C. Moody was one of the presenters at the 2011 TedX Greenville SC Event, and the 2011 Pecha Kucha Greenville SC. In addition, Moody Black is the Coffee Underground Grand Poetry Slam Champion of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. 2012

Poetry finalist in the 1st Ignite the Mic Talent Show at TD Convention Center, and Champion of the 2nd and 4th Annual Slam Madness Poetry Slam Competition, 2012 Grind Flu Magazine Spoken Word Artist of the year, and tied for first place in the Southern Fried Poetry Slam Slam Master's Slam (2012 Tampa FL and 2013 New Orleans, LA), and co-host and co-organizer of the 22nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam, and along with Kimbi the Goddess-2015 National Poetry Awards Host of the Year and Open Mic Venue of the Year.

Moody Black: "A big shout out to family, and all those who are like family, and of course my fans who show so much love and support."

Hiraeth (n.) – a homesickness, tinged with grief or sadness over the lost or departed. It is a mixture of longing, yearning, nostalgia, wistfulness, or an earnest desire for the past.

Hiraeth writes about the longings of the heart. A sensitive, sensory soul, she has been writing as a coping mechanism since she was twelve. As a teenager her poetry won several awards and was published in anthologies.Often raw, straight-to-the-point, her writing is stripped down, bare and layered with emotion.

Her debut novel, Hiraeth Phoenix, was published on Amazon in March 2015. It is the culmination of a year of writing and sharing on her blog and Facebook page.

Hiraeth Phoenix tells the story of a young couple's relationship by exploring each person's version of events. It begins with Phoenix, who is in shock and anger following Hiraeth's sudden departure with no plausible explanation, apart from her realization that they are no longer growing together, expressed in her poetic style. At the end of the first half of the novel, the reader sympathises with him and finds it difficult not to judge Hiraeth for her seemingly selfish behaviour. However, in the second half Hiraeth has a chance to explain herself, to explore the cavities of her soul, her sensitivity. The novel takes the reader on a journey through the heartbreak of a break up, a divorce, the unexpected challenges, the loss that follows, but also the renewal and beauty of second chances. And at the end, it beckons, if you had that chance to see both sides of the story, would it change your behaviour, your ultimate choice? Some reviews of the book are available on her website.

Readers who are interested in reviewing the novel are welcome to contact Hiraeth directly for a complimentary copy. Hiraeth is passionate about women's causes and the fight against ending violence against women and children. The theme of not loving another at the expense of oneself is a recurring one in her poetry. When she isn't exploring fabric of her soul, Hiraeth likes surfing and gardening.Connect and Contact: Hiraeth PhoenixMail: hiraethphoenix@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.hiraethphoenix.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/hiraethphoenixTwitter: @HiraethphoenixInstagram hiraethphoenix